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Healey to Scrap UK’s Standing Charges on Gas Bills

Bloomberg Markets·October 28, 2026·1 min read

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey will announce today that standing charges on gas bills will be scrapped for millions of British households as soon as next year. The move aims to reduce energy costs for consumers, though details on funding and implementation are expected to be outlined in the announcement.

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